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Amazon has released new Kindle models, including a 6-inch entry-level version that is 6.8 mm thin, 140 g, and lasts six weeks on a charge, with 16 GB storage and a 30% faster book-opening speed. The updated Paperwhite features a larger, higher-contrast screen, 12-week battery life, 16 GB storage, and waterproofing, while the Colorsoft offers edge-to-edge color and improved clarity with 16 GB storage. All models come in new colors, support up to 32 GB of storage, and Amazon has unveiled a $35 Kindle Click remote with physical page-turn buttons.
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Bentley has unveiled its first electric vehicle, the Torcal, presenting it as the brand’s initial foray into EVs. The teaser includes details on the model’s pricing, performance specifications and projected availability, indicating that the Torcal will be offered later this year with a range-focused powertrain and premium features typical of Bentley’s lineup.
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Snap is releasing its first consumer AR glasses, called Specs, as a fully standalone device with a 51-degree field of view. The glasses are priced at $2,195 and are slated to launch this fall in the United States, the United Kingdom and France.
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Snap is creating a separate, wholly-owned subsidiary called Specs (Specs Inc.) to develop and launch its upcoming augmented-reality smart glasses later this year. The spin-off positions the glasses as a distinct business, aiming to provide operational focus, distinct branding and the ability to attract minority investors.
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